8 PAPAKURA COURIER, MAY 18, 2011
NEWS
Lets Talk about Digestion
Its not really the
polite thing to do, to talk
about your digestion
problems over a cup of
tea. Thats why even
though over half of us
suffer with some sort of
digestive problem1, we
suffer in silence.
The digestive system
can create many dif-
ferent problems; from
constipation to indiges-
tion, bloating to heart-
burn. Some digestion
problems are more dif-
fcult to diagnose. For
example Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS) is a
condition affecting the
bowel. Symptoms may
include bloating, pain or
discomfort in your ab-
domen and constipation
or diarrhoea (or alter-
nating between the two).
It is very common and
affects 20 percent of New
Zealanders2.
We all lead busy lives,
so picking up a product
from the supermarket
without the right advice
seems like an easy choice
says Melanie from Papa-
kura Care Chemist. But
medicine wont work if
you have diagnosed your-
self incorrectly. Or there
may be a better option
available thats more
effective.
There are also many
lifestyle factors that
can help you prevent
or manage your diges-
tion problem more easily.
For example, raising the
head of your bed can
help if you have heartburn
at night and a new study3
shows that exercise may
help with IBS symptoms.
You should also know
that some conditions may
seem like a harmless com-
mon digestion problem,
but may be something
more serious.
Thats why its impor-
tant to talk to your Care
Chemist pharmacist and
ask for advice today.
1-2 For references see www.
carechemist.co.nz/digestionreferences
Melanie, pharmacist
Papakura Care Chemist
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NOTICES
Smear tests, Free cervical
smear tests tomorrow, May
19, 9.30am-3pm at mobile
clinic, Countdown Takanini,
228 Great South Rd. No
appointment necessary. Ph:
846-7886.
Al-Anon, Al-Anon family group
meets every Thursday,
7.30pm at the Papakura
Baptist Church (hall
downstairs), 44 Clevedon Rd,
Papakura. The groups are for
family and friends affected by
someone's drinking problem.
Ph: Liz 299-6913 or Barbara
266-8870.
Car boot sale, The Red Hill
Community Centre holds a car
boot sale and mini fleamarket
on May 21, 7.30am-noon at
the centre, corner Croskery
and Dominion roads,
Papakura. Open to
stallholders 6.30am, inside
stalls available. Spaces $10,
to book ph: Suzanne
298-7448.
Market day, Rosehill
Community Market is on May
21, and every third Saturday of
the month, 8am-noon in the
Rosehill Church carpark,
corner of Edinburgh Ave and
Tatariki St. Proceeds will
support Rosehill community
activities. To book a space or
for details ph: Daphne
296-3134.
Community dance, Zena and
Ken's next community dance
is on May 21, 7.30pm-
10.30pm at Te Tuhi Centre,
13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.
Sequence and some ballroom
and latin. Cost $8 includes
home-baked supper. All
welcome. Ph: Zena or Ken
278-7418.
Cafe open, Sonrise Cafe is
open at Redhill Community
Centre, corner of Dominion
and Croskery roads, Monday-
Friday, 8.45am-2.45pm Great
food, great coffee, great
company. Ph: 297-2040.
Dance time, Papakura's Old
Tyme Dance Group meets next
on May 23, 1pm at the Cross
Roads Church Hall, Papakura.
All welcome. Ph: Ivy
298-9152.
Ranger walks, The next free
Auckland Parks ranger walk
and talk programme is on May
24, 9.30am-noon, at Point
View Reserve, Botany, meet in
carpark at Caldwells Rd
entrance. Good level of fitness
and mobility required -- steep
steps involved. Bookings
essential, ph: 301-0101.
Boredom Busters, Meet at
Redhill Community Centre's
Sonrise Cafe, Dominion Rd,
every Tuesday from 9.30am.
Come along and play board
games, bring your knitting or
crochet or just come along for
a chat and a cuppa. Gold coin
donation appreciated. Ph: Jan
298-8806.
Knitwits, Learn to knit with
Papakura Knitwits on May 25,
and every second and fourth
Wednesday of the month,
10am-noon at Sir Edmund
Hillary Library, 209 Great
South Rd. Beginners and more
experienced knitters welcome.
Ph: Kathy 298-4368.
Magic meets, Manukau
Airways Group Inspiring
Confidence (Magic) meets on
May 25, and last Wednesday
of the month, 10.15am-noon
at Manurewa Cosmopolitan
Club. Support group for
anyone who has COPD,
emphysema, asthma, etc.
Speakers, light exercises and
morning tea. Cost is $4. Ph:
Janet 262-4453 or John
292-7652 or 276-0044 ext
8874.
Baby loss, Support Group
meets May 25, and the last
Wednesday of every month,
7.30pm-9pm in south
Auckland. For all who are
suffering from the effects of
loss through abortion,
miscarriage and stillbirth. For
details contact Project Rachel
0800-111-811.
Helpers needed, Christian
Care Budget Service in
Papakura needs volunteers
with common sense, under-
standing and compassion and
good numerical, communi-
cation and listening skills.
Volunteers get ongoing
training, professional
development, supportive work
environment and help
families/whanau become
financially independent.
Register by May 25, ph: Anne
298-8536.
PTA, New Zealand Parent
Teacher Association
celebrates 60 years of
involment in schools on May
28-29 at the Copthorne
Harbourside Hotel, Quay St,
Auckland. See www.nzpta.
org.nz or ph: John 266-7583.
Women's club, Quota Club of
Papakura, an international
women's service club, holds
its monthly dinner meeting on
May 30, 6pm at Longford Park
Retirement Village. Guest
speaker. Ph: Jennie
298-5828.
Support group,The
Lymphoedema Support Group
meets on May 30, 7.30pm at
Domain Lodge, 1 Boyle Cres,
Grafton. Ph: Joy 625-6463.
Book chat, Sir Edmund Hillary
library hosts a free Book Chat
on June 1, and the first
Wednesday of the month,
1.30pm-3pm in the library,
209 Great South Rd. A chance
to talk with others about your
favourite books and catch up
with what's new in the library.
Ph: Louise 978-2665.
Carbootsale, Papakura
Anglican Church holds a car
boot sale on June 4, and the
first Saturday of the month,
7.30am-10.30am at the
church, opposite the
Warehouse. Sites $10,
proceeds to a water tank
project for Fiji villages. To book
a site ph: Sheryl 299-6907.
Fertility support, Fertility NZ,
the organisation that helps
people with fertility issues, is
running a contact group to
help put people with fertility
issues in touch with one
another. Meets June 14, 21
and 28, 7.30pm-9.30pm, in
Remuera. Cost for three
sessions is $10 pp or $20 per
couple. Registrations
essential, ph: 835-9812 or
email: cg.fnzauckland@
gmail.com.
Warbirds, New Zealand
Warbirds Association holds a
Warbirds open day on June 5
at Ardmore Airport to
commemorate the D-Day
landings on June 6, 1944.
Static displays and practice
flying displays at noon and
2.15pm. Full commentary on
Warbirds 88.2FM. Entrance off
Hamlin Rd, gates open 10am.
Adults $10, under-14s free.
Speakers available,The
Hearing Association of
Auckland has speakers
available to talk to your group
or club on everything you need
to know about hearing loss
and how to come to terms with
it. To arrange a free speaker
for your group ph: Elaine
524-9847.